Fundamental Beliefs of Seventh-day Adventists

if it is found in the way of righteousness" (Prov.
16:31), and "Even to your old age, I am He, and
even to gray hairs I will carry you! I have made,
and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver
you" (Isa. 46:4).
In the church, singles may find a special place
to be loved and cherished and to share their love
and energies as well. Through its ministry they can
come to sense God's care for them: "'Yes, I have
loved you with an everlasting love; therefore with
lovingkindness I have drawn you'" (Jer. 31:3).
It is part of "pure religion" to give special care
to those in need (James 1:27; Ex. 22:22; Deut.
24:17; 26:12; Prov. 23:10; Isa. 1:17). The church
family has a special opportunity to provide a
haven, a shelter, a place of belonging to those who
do not have a family; it may surround and include
each member in the special unity that Christ said
would be the mark of Christianity itself (John
17:20-23).
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